Daily Times church services

Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 4 Westtown Road, Thornton, moves to a two-service format, starting Sunday, with identical services at 9 a.m. and 10:30. Child care is available at each service, with Sunday school for all ages at 9 and Children’s Super Church at 10:30. Additional evening services are Soaking Prayer at 5:30 p.m. and Intercessory Prayer at 6. Communion is the first Sunday of the month. For more information and to find out about Vacation Bible School (July 14-18) and Summer Sports Camps (July 28-Aug. 1), go to BethMeth.com or call 610-459-3482.

Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church, Morton and Sylvan avenues, Rutledge, has its annual congregational meeting noon Sunday, immediately following worship at 11 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive reports and to elect officers for the coming church year. Any young person graduating from high school or college in the Chambers church family or in the family of its partner church, Princeton Presbyterian in Springfield, will be recognized during the worship service.

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Christ United Methodist Church, 600 E. Dutton Mill Road, Brookhaven. Come as you are, casual atmosphere. Fellowship at 9:45 a.m. before the worship service in the gathering area. Free coffee, breakfast treats provided in the cafe. Worship service and Sunday school at 10. Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month. Nursery services provided. Fellowship time continues at 11 a.m., with free breakfast treats immediately after the worship service in the Fellowship Center and cafe. For more information about programs and missions, visit www.christumcbrookhaven.com or call 610-874-1270. Come to Bible study at Christ United Methodist Church as it explores “Christianity and World Religions.” It is a six-week educational DVD study from the Adam Hamilton’s series. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs until June 17. For more information, call 610-874-1270.

Church of the Overcomer, 1016 Sunset St., Trainer, holds Sunday worship service 11 a.m., followed by first Sunday Holy Communion. Bible study is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. Casual dress. Serious faith. Find your place at Church of the Overcomer. The church’s theme for 2014 is “New Horizons (Luke 8:22).”

First African Baptist Church, 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, celebrates the sacred ordinances of Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Sunday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. In addition, the right hand of fellowship will be given to those new members who have completed their Discipleship classes. The Sanctuary Choir will sing, and Pastor Richard A. Dent will preach from the theme: “Case Dismissed; Saved by Grace” (Isaiah 53;1-12 - Romans 8:1). At 8:45 a.m., the Adult and Youth Sunday school as well as Discipleship Class will be held. All are welcome. The Rev. Dr. Richard A. Dent is pastor.

First Baptist Church of Oakeola, 600 W. Oak Lane, Glenolden. Free breakfast 9:15-9:45 a.m. every Sunday for those attending Sunday school. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Prayer begins 10:45 a.m., and 11 a.m. transitions into a time of praise and worship that you’ve never experienced before. This Sunday, is Holy Communion. All are invited to come experience true worship. It’s not church as usual. All are welcome. W. Lonnie Herndon is senior pastor. For more information, call 610-583-5277 or www.oakeola.compassion-ministries.com

The Deacons and Deaconesses of First Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 1705 Highland Ave., Chester, celebrate their anniversary 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The guest will be Pastor Herb Owens and the Rock of Ages Church Family. The Senior Ushers have their annual Usher’s Sermon 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8. The guest will be Pastor Anton Hackett Sr. and the Mt. Olive Baptist Church family of Linwood.

First United Methodist Church, 350 W. State St., Media. Call 610-566-3172 or visit www.mediamethodist.org for information about church programs and services. Adult Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Worship and children and youth Sunday school 10:15-11:30 a.m., followed by Coffee/Punch Fellowship. Nursery care available. Youth On the Move is a community-based youth program open to all children in grades 5-12 grade that meets 5:30-7 p.m. every Sunday. Youth are encouraged to join for faith, food, fun and fellowship. The church has comfortable cushioned seats and parking is free. All are welcome.

Grace Community United Methodist Church, 1213 Central Ave., Chester, is calling all youth to celebrate Children’s Day 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8. The youth will be in charge of morning worship service.

Hoyt Tabernacle CME Church, 130 Hickman Road, Suite 31, Claymont, Del., has Sunday school at 10 a.m., followed by devotions at 10:45 and service at 11. Bible study is Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

Linwood Heights United Methodist Church, 1627 Chichester Ave., Linwood, welcomes everyone to worship at 10:40 a.m. each Sunday with Sunday school for all ages at 9:30. This week, Pastor Ethel Guy will bring the message, “Why Are You Gazing Into the Sky?” Grief Share Ministry for those suffering the loss of loved ones meets at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Unity in the Community Family Support for those struggling with addiction Wednesday night at 7 at Lower Chichester Firehouse, 1540 Huddell Ave. For more information, call 610-485-2300 or visit www.linwoodumchurch.org

Middletown Presbyterian Church, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, celebrates Pentecost 10:30 a.m. Sunday as Pastor Douglas W. McPheeters speaks on “Temple of the Living God,” with readings from 2 Corinthians 6:16-18. Everyone is welcome to join for the blended contemporary/traditional worship service at 10:30, followed by the first “Punch on the Lawn” reception. This week, high school and college graduates are honored. Nursery care and enrichment provided for children under 10. Adult Bible study: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., repeating at 7 p.m. (with the youth). Youth Bible study: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Youth Room. For more information, call 610-565-4080 or visit www.middletownpres.org.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2 Pershing Ave., Linwood, cordially invites all to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Senior Pastor Anton Hackett Sr. for his faithful and dedicated years of ministry 4 p.m. Sunday. A Gospel Extravaganza will be held featuring gospel recording artists Roy Oliver and The Community Singers of Philadelphia. Come celebrate and have a glorious time rejoicing in the Lord.

New Bethel Holiness Church of Deliverance presents a double celebration for 35 years of service to God 4 p.m. Sunday at the Life Dome Empowerment Center, 727 Butler St., Chester. Minster of Music Hazel Legette and the New Bethel Gospel Choir will be honored.

Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, has Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Join NUMC Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. or 10:45 worship service as Pastor DJ continues with the sermon series, “When Christians Meet the World.” Sermon title is, “When Christians Meet Politics,” based on Romans 13:1-7. Nursery care is available during both services. All are invited for fellowship and refreshments that will be served after both services. Youth Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Sunday for grades 7-12. Visit www.norwoodumc.org for information about church programs and services.

Siloam United Methodist Church, 1148 Upland St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship at 10:30. Music will be rendered by the United Voices of Siloam. Communion served the first Sunday of each month. The Rev. Herbert N. Gibbons Sr. is senior pastor, and the Rev. Sterling L. Eaton is associate pastor.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 535 Lamp Post Lane, has one service Sunday at 9 a.m. The service will feature music by the Senior Choir, Sunday school children and solos. Also included will be short talks by members on “Parenthood.”

Trinity United Methodist Church, Eighth and Butler streets, Chester, holds Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m., with Communion served on the first Sunday. This Sunday, the Rev. Jim Ford will deliver the message, “The Ministry of Refreshing.” He will be assisted by Patricia Hardy. All are welcome, and there is plenty of parking.

Victory Over the World Baptist Church, 2609 W. Fourth St., Chester, holds Men & Women’s Fellowship 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Join the Victory church family for an afternoon of food, fellowship and feasting on the word of God. Join Victory as it celebrates all fathers during the morning worship service and the King’s Kids Choir debut 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15. Special gifts will be given to fathers (while supply lasts). Join the Victory deaconesses for the annual Prayer Luncheon 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21. The Rev. Myrna Powell of Baltimore will be guest preacher. For tickets, visit www.victoryovertheworld-sfmbc.org or call 610-246-9910. Victory’s regular worship schedule is as follows: Sunday morning fellowship at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 11, Monday men’s Bible fellowship at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday evening prayer service at 7, Tuesday evening Bible study at 7:30, 1st Saturday’s men and women’s fellowship at 4 p.m. For more information, call 610-364-3360 or visit www.victoryovertheworld-sfmbc.org. The Rev. Robert L. Clark is pastor.